UPRITE Lab Research Focus
Purpose and Aim (Objective)
- Integrate modern innovations in technology with clinical science
- Assist individuals within underserved populations (minority, low-income, and rural communities) in accessing behavioral health interventions using technology
Current Projects/Grants
In Progress:
- Reducing self-criticism in OCD with an interactive AI avatar (manuscript)
- Classification of recovery strategies for addictive disorders according to models of holistic care (manuscript)
- Considerations of technology for human behavior and mental health for the future (manuscript)
- Utilizing game mechanics with clinical interventions in mHealth design (theory paper)
Planned Follow-Up Studies:
- Broussard, J., & Wulfert, E. (2019) “Debiasing of Gambling Beliefs and Behaviors Using a Digital Gambling Accelerator” accepted for publication in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, May 2019.
- New study will utilizing an online platform (i.e. Zoom) and study protocol to change negative thought patterns towards gambling within a population of participants with gambling disorder.